http://wandermelon.com From five-star to no-star, wandermelon seeks out the world's most memorable locations and experiences. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:50:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 http://wandermelon.com/swimming-with-sharks/ http://wandermelon.com/swimming-with-sharks/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:18:05 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=9328 “Shark Week” Expert to Lead Exclusive 10-Day shark adventure in the Galapagos. For travelers who think they're ready for a high-adrenaline experience, the Discovery Channel and Gap Adventures are currently offering an exclusive trip to the Galapagos Islands in the company of their esteemed Shark Advisor and Director of Biological ...]]> “Shark Week” Expert to Lead Exclusive 10-Day shark adventure in the Galapagos. For travelers who think they're ready for a high-adrenaline experience, the Discovery Channel and Gap Adventures are currently offering an exclusive trip to the Galapagos Islands in the company of their esteemed Shark Advisor and Director of Biological ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/swimming-with-sharks/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/tourism-slowly-returns-to-chile-following-quake/ http://wandermelon.com/tourism-slowly-returns-to-chile-following-quake/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:25:01 +0000 Terena Thyne Eisner http://wandermelon.com/?p=9233 The recent 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile was the fifth-strongest in recorded history, yet many regions were not affected due to the sheer size of the country--Chile stretches 2,653 miles from its northern border to its southern tip, nearly the distance from New York City to Los Angeles. Thanks to swift ...]]> The recent 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile was the fifth-strongest in recorded history, yet many regions were not affected due to the sheer size of the country--Chile stretches 2,653 miles from its northern border to its southern tip, nearly the distance from New York City to Los Angeles. Thanks to swift ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/tourism-slowly-returns-to-chile-following-quake/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/st-paddys-day-in-dublin-2/ http://wandermelon.com/st-paddys-day-in-dublin-2/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:09 +0000 Liz Laing http://wandermelon.com/?p=9308 If you have some Luck O’ the Irish in you and happen to be on the Emerald Isle, don’t miss out on one of the biggest Irish celebrations in the world—the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin that runs March 12th - 17th.  Commemorating its 15th anniversary, the festival now ...]]> If you have some Luck O’ the Irish in you and happen to be on the Emerald Isle, don’t miss out on one of the biggest Irish celebrations in the world—the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin that runs March 12th - 17th.  Commemorating its 15th anniversary, the festival now ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/st-paddys-day-in-dublin-2/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/australias-wild-west/ http://wandermelon.com/australias-wild-west/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:36:41 +0000 Eric Rosen http://wandermelon.com/?p=9200 With scenery ranging from the dramatic deserts and the mystical beauty of the Kimberley in the north, to the wind-blown beaches and dense forests of the south, the state of Western Australia is a multifaceted, endlessly appealing destination.  Because of Australia's vast size, "WA" is also a continent away from ...]]> With scenery ranging from the dramatic deserts and the mystical beauty of the Kimberley in the north, to the wind-blown beaches and dense forests of the south, the state of Western Australia is a multifaceted, endlessly appealing destination.  Because of Australia's vast size, "WA" is also a continent away from ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/australias-wild-west/feed/ 2 http://wandermelon.com/create-your-own-gap-adventure/ http://wandermelon.com/create-your-own-gap-adventure/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:38 +0000 Terena Thyne Eisner http://wandermelon.com/?p=9169 Have you always dreamed of an African safari or a tour through Mongolia and Russia? How about a Patagonian adventure or Southeast Asian scuba diving trip? Adventure enthusiasts from around the globe have the opportunity to design and win a dream trip by entering the Gap Create Your Own Adventure ...]]> Have you always dreamed of an African safari or a tour through Mongolia and Russia? How about a Patagonian adventure or Southeast Asian scuba diving trip? Adventure enthusiasts from around the globe have the opportunity to design and win a dream trip by entering the Gap Create Your Own Adventure ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/create-your-own-gap-adventure/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/bundeenas-bounty/ http://wandermelon.com/bundeenas-bounty/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:00:13 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=9119 If you’ve ever flown into Sydney on a clear day, you may have noticed out the left-hand side of the plane, adjacent to the urban sprawl, a pristine green peninsula with picture-perfect, scalloped sandy beaches. Welcome to Bundeena! Home to the ancient Dharawal people, four stunning beaches, the world's oldest ...]]> If you’ve ever flown into Sydney on a clear day, you may have noticed out the left-hand side of the plane, adjacent to the urban sprawl, a pristine green peninsula with picture-perfect, scalloped sandy beaches. Welcome to Bundeena! Home to the ancient Dharawal people, four stunning beaches, the world's oldest ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/bundeenas-bounty/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/green-on-the-go/ http://wandermelon.com/green-on-the-go/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:48 +0000 Ann Wycoff http://wandermelon.com/?p=9078 14,000 food trucks roam the streets of Los Angeles, but only two are running on biodiesel fuel and serving up all organic natural foods. These Green Trucks, aka mobile eco-conscious cafés, work as a private catering business, particularly popular with the Hollywood production set, and also feed the public at ...]]> 14,000 food trucks roam the streets of Los Angeles, but only two are running on biodiesel fuel and serving up all organic natural foods. These Green Trucks, aka mobile eco-conscious cafés, work as a private catering business, particularly popular with the Hollywood production set, and also feed the public at ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/green-on-the-go/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/modern-mexico-city/ http://wandermelon.com/modern-mexico-city/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:09 +0000 Michael Webb http://wandermelon.com/?p=9089 The capital’s passionate energy is a match for its many problems. From the human sacrifices of the Aztecs to the violence of conquest and revolution, and on to the traffic gridlocks and frequent demonstrations of today, Mexico City has rarely been a tranquil place. And yet it inspires a fierce loyalty ...]]> The capital’s passionate energy is a match for its many problems. From the human sacrifices of the Aztecs to the violence of conquest and revolution, and on to the traffic gridlocks and frequent demonstrations of today, Mexico City has rarely been a tranquil place. And yet it inspires a fierce loyalty ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/modern-mexico-city/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/vancouvers-medal-worthy-hot-spots/ http://wandermelon.com/vancouvers-medal-worthy-hot-spots/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:22:35 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=9050 Although currently enjoying the limelight as host city for the 2010 Olympic Games, Vancouver is no stranger to fame. Surrounded by the cool blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, green parks and snow-capped mountain peaks, Vancouver is considered one of the world’s most livable and popular cities because of its ...]]> Although currently enjoying the limelight as host city for the 2010 Olympic Games, Vancouver is no stranger to fame. Surrounded by the cool blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, green parks and snow-capped mountain peaks, Vancouver is considered one of the world’s most livable and popular cities because of its ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/vancouvers-medal-worthy-hot-spots/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/wine-lover%e2%80%99s-nirvana-paso-robles/ http://wandermelon.com/wine-lover%e2%80%99s-nirvana-paso-robles/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:56:13 +0000 Eric Hiss http://wandermelon.com/?p=8983 I have an admitted crush on wine-country. From Spain’s La Rioja, to Argentina’s Mendoza region, I have wandered the world in search of elegant aroma’s, balanced structures and satisfying finishes, happy to discover unique varietals and techniques native to places I needed a passport to visit. What a pleasant surprise then, ...]]> I have an admitted crush on wine-country. From Spain’s La Rioja, to Argentina’s Mendoza region, I have wandered the world in search of elegant aroma’s, balanced structures and satisfying finishes, happy to discover unique varietals and techniques native to places I needed a passport to visit. What a pleasant surprise then, ...]]> http://wandermelon.com/wine-lover%e2%80%99s-nirvana-paso-robles/feed/ 1